Microbes/ NameSeal carving wokshop at the Workshop bar

Learn to carve a name seal or a microbe if you're a fungi guy. These seals/stamps can be used for your art, books and journaling. Depending on your interest(s), we will be carving microbes or your name seal designs into a rubber to make our stamps/seals.

For the geeks

Find your favourite microbes and carve away. An opportunity to shine a light and share your passion in medical microbiology, pathology!

For the curious ones

Traditional name seals in China in the ancient days are more than just a unique motif - they mark an identity, symbolic of status and culture. While traditionally carved on precious stones and jades, we will be carving into rubber to make our own seals.

Team microbes or team name seals, I can help you with your microbe or translate your name into Chinese if desired, or stick to roman characters with a suitable aesthetic.

Depending on your use of space on the rubber tile, you may be going home with 2-4 rubber stamps ! Happy stamping!!

This class is beginner friendly! No experience required.

What we will cover?

In this hands-on class, you will learn:

• Learn a little about microbes and history of name seals

• How to design your own name seals

• How to transfer your designs

• How to use carving tools to achieve clear designs

• How to carve with rubber

Venue does not have wheelchair accessibility

Who will be teaching?

My name is Pei, I'm a lab rat (medical scientist) who specialise in Microbiology. When not playing with parasites and bacteria, I would be doodling, crafting, carving or snipping vines and drinking wine. You can find my artwork here.